Physical Geography and Geology BSc (Hons)
Plymouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of Physical Geography and Geology BSc (Hons) and other courses in Earth Sciences at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Earth Sciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Earth Sciences courses of Plymouth University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Earth Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Earth Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £23000 | £27500 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30000 | £17500 - £27000 | £22000 - £33000 |
All Earth Sciences courses of Plymouth University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Earth Sciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25007 | £23850 | £28896 |
25-75 percentile range | £21799 - £28374 | £19011 - £29656 | £22324 - £36118 |
All Earth Sciences courses in the UK
Course Description
Physical geography and geology examines how the Earth’s surface is shaped by natural and human processes. This knowledge is key to addressing many of the complex sustainability challenges facing the planet. Core modules explore seismic, landscape and volcanic geohazards, clean energy transitions, and long term environmental change. Students also study geographical modules which provide a deep understanding of climate, environments, and the biosphere.
Students gain specialist academic, international fieldwork and laboratory skills providing a springboard to an exciting and diverse range of careers.
- Our modules address critical sustainability challenges: reducing risk from natural hazards, harnessing cleaner energy sources and how to combat climate and environmental change.
- Our approachable staff share their cutting-edge research and expertise through varied teaching practices in lectures, tutorials, practical classes and field courses. - Learn to apply the latest techniques in the field and laboratory. Our substantial fieldwork programme uses the unrivalled local range of geological and geographical locations. Residential overseas fieldwork visits regions of active tectonics such as Death Valley, Italy and Sicily.
- All students have the opportunity to spend your second year studying abroad in Europe, Canada, Australia, USA or elsewhere through our bilateral and ISEP exchange programmes.
- Students can undertake a placement year, between the second and final year, working full time for a geological employer.
- Study modules addressing the connection between physical geography and geology, such as ‘long-term landscape development’.
- Improve your skills in our open access laboratory, LABplus.
- Develop your confidence with your personal tutor, providing you with regular guidance throughout your degree.
- Get support from students in the year ahead via our PALS mentoring scheme.
- Live and study close to the sea, Dartmoor and two geological UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Receive essential field safety equipment free as part of your welcome package.
- Work towards becoming a Chartered Geologist, our accreditation by the Geological Society, the world’s oldest and most prestigious national learned society for geology, helps you to gain the required experience. - We are proud of our 2022 NSS results for our Earth science degrees: 90% of students thought that staff were good at explaining things and 86% of students felt that staff made the subject interesting.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Physical Geography and Geology BSc (Hons) at Plymouth University
15% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Protective service occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
10% | Caring personal services |
10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With 5.5 in all elements. |
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 4
University Rankings
Positions of Plymouth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Plymouth University in related subject specific rankings.
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
See all 29 university rankings of Plymouth University
About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Geology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Physics with Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 87% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | 185 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Geology BSc (Hons) | Durham University | 85% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £29500 | 174 | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
Resource and Exploration Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | - | - | - | £9250 | £29700 | - | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Exeter | 82% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | 163 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 92% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | 188 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Geology BSc (Hons) | University College London | 79% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £35000 | 149 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Geology BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | 0% | 25% | £9250 | £29300 | 149 | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023